Harbin Siberian Tiger Park, Heilongjiang Province

At the Siberian Tiger Park, visitors get the chance to see one of the rarest animals in the world close-up. The park is located roughly 15km north of Harbin City. From the northwest corner of Youyi Road and Central Street in Daoli District, take bus 65 west to its terminus, then walk a block east to get bus 85, heading north on Hayao Road. The terminus of bus 85 is about 12km from the park; minicabs take you from there to the entrance (￥15 to ￥20 per person return). Alternatively, a taxi from the city center is about ￥40-60 one way.